Career Center
Launch Your Career Exploration
What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a question you've probably been asked dozens of times but really, what do you want to do? You might have somewhat of an idea, but chances are you are still unsure, and that's okay! Consider VLACS like your tour guides, here to help you navigate the journey to your future.
Ready to start exploring careers?
We offer several different options to explore careers, including our Career Exploration course, Career Connections, Career Courses, Job Shadows, and Micro-Internships. Whichever offering you pursue, you'll start to identify areas that interest you most, so that you can refine your search and pinpoint which careers closely align with those interests. The best part? As you complete your career-focused learning, we will reward you with school credit as well as a badge!
You also have the option to work with one of our professional partners who can serve as your expert. They can share details about the different roles within their job, provide feedback on a project, and answer questions you might have about their field.
View our Career Mentor Catalog to find professions that VLACS-approved experts work in. If you see someone you would like to work with, enroll in an Experience, or contact us to get connected to that professional.
Career Connections
What are Career Connections?
Live Career Connections sessions are virtual video conferences with industry professionals that any student enrolled in a VLACS course can attend! Each Career Connections session, a new guest speaker will talk to students about their career paths. You may take a tour of their workplace, have a Q&A session, or see what a day in their job is like. Discover how you can turn your talents and passions into a successful career and join a session that interests you!
To attend a session, create a Career Connections account, or log in to your existing account. Go to your dashboard, select "Access Live Session" and enter your access code. You will receive the access code in an email after you fill out the registration form found in the Career Connections calendar.
Internship & Apprenticeship Opportunities
International Cars, Inc. Apprenticeship (Dover and Stratham NH)- Paid Apprenticeship Automotive Technician Specialist, 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and two automotive courses at one of the Community College System of NH locations. Contact Julie Richard at jrichard@iclautos.com.
Merchant’s Auto Apprenticeship (Hooksett)- Paid Apprenticeship Automotive Technician Specialist, 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and two automotive courses at one of the Community College System of NH locations. click here for more information and to apply.
Motor City Automotive Group Apprenticeship (Rochester)- Paid Apprenticeship Automotive Technician Specialist, 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and two automotive courses at one of the Community College System of NH locations. Contact Ryan Eschbach at ryan@motorcitynh.com.
Tri-City Subaru CDJR Internship (Somersworth)- Paid Apprenticeship Automotive Technician Specialist, 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and two automotive courses at one of the Community College System of NH locations. Contact Gary Arsenault at garsenault@tricitysubaru.com
NHADA sponsored Automotive Technician Apprenticeship- Requires two community college courses and 2000 hours of on-the-job training with a progressive wage schedule. Contact NHADA to find out who is hiring apprentices and learning more about the apprenticeship at foundation@nhada.com or 603-224-2369.
MacCallum’s Boathouse Marine Service Technician Apprenticeship- 3 years, Lakes Region Community College, two Marine Technology Certificates. For more information and to apply, contact: peter@maccallumboathouse.com
NHMEP Student Manufacturing Career and Internship Opportunities- Please visit https://www.nhmep.org/services/workforce-development/student-manufacturing-career-and-internship-opportunities/ to access opportunities in manufacturing careers or to request a tour of a facility. Please reach out to Jill Duddy at jilliand@nhmep.org with questions.
Culinary Internship at Ooo La La Cake Shop- Ooo La La Cake Shop is hiring high school students to intern at their studio in Laconia, NH, on Wednesdays through Fridays, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm weekly. Throughout the internship, you will get hands-on job training practicing baking, packaging, and decorating. To apply, you must be between the age of 16 and 22 with reliable transportation to Ooo La La Cake Shop and interested in working in a community setting. If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact us!
NH Restaurants, Hotels, & Attractions Job Board- Please visit this job board to learn about and apply for opportunities in the hospitality sector. To access the job board use this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402791503685725
Wentworth by the Sea Line Cook Apprenticeship- 3 years, credit-bearing courses at Nashua Community College and Great Bay Community College. To apply and learn more details visit this link: https://apprenticeshipnh.com/restaurant-line-cook-3/
Court Street Vet (Keene, NH) is offering a four-week paid internship opportunity to students who want to learn more about careers in Veterinary Medicine! Students will have the opportunity to work directly with Veterinary Nurses, Doctors, and Administrators to gain exposure to this profession & learn more about the many different career paths in the field. Students will assist with animal handling, patient care (feeding, watering, walking, cleaning & laundry assistance), medical rounds, and case discussion to include diagnostics & imaging, observing surgical procedures, and more. This position is flexible to accommodate academic obligations, requiring approximately 20-25 hours per week and $12/hour. No prior experience is necessary! To learn more, visit: https://courtstvet.com/veterinary-students/
Big i NH General Insurance Associate Apprenticeship - Available at a variety of insurance companies throughout the state. Age 16 and older, one-year of on-the-job learning with online-related instruction. For additional information, contact Katie Cole at katie@biginh.com.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Pre-Apprenticeship: Dartmouth Hitchcock is partnering with River Valley Community College to offer high school students the opportunity to participate in a pre-apprenticeship. This is a combined academic and job experience, designed to build knowledge and skills that will help you be successful in a future healthcare career. Specifically, this experience will prepare students for a paid apprenticeship - Associate’s Degree programs for Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, and Surgical Technologists. Students must be at least 16 years or older to apply. For more information, click here.
NH Needs Caregivers: The New Hampshire Needs Caregivers program is offering high school students over the age of 16 an opportunity to get paid LNA training with employment commitment in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility. Click here to download the application.
The McGarr Real World Learning Award provides funding for activities and projects up to $500.
For juniors and seniors, these funds may be used for activities or projects related to the student’s developing interests and career goals. Examples include certification exams, business start-up costs, or equipment needed to pursue a career or interest.
For graduating seniors, funds may be used for expenses connected to their post-graduate plan career goals. This includes covering expenses such as certification or licensing courses or exam fees, launching a business, and acquiring necessary equipment for career pursuits.
*Students must be enrolled in an Experience to be eligible for this award.
Aviation Career Day
Nashua Community College will be hosting Aviation Career Day on March 26, from 10:00-12:30, for any high school students interested in learning about the industry! During the event, you will hear from a panel of experts in the Aviation industry and ask questions about Aviation careers during a Q&A Session. You will also get an opportunity to participate in a mini career fair and campus tour, including speaking with the Aviation professors and students and a visit to the Aviation Lab and Classroom facilities.
To attend, please RSVP to Mackenzie Murphy at MMurphy@ccsnh.edu.
Manchester Community College Career Fair
Manchester Community College will be hosting a free Career Fair on April 9th from 10am-12:30pm. During the event, there will be a Q&A Panel with industry experts as well as a tour of Manchester Community College. Lunch will be provided!
Registration is required to attend! View the attachments for more details about this event!
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This summer the University of New Hampshire is offering virtual and in-person camps you can earn school credit for at VLACS! Do a STEAM-focused project, or join a sports camp, then demonstrate your learning to meet the academic competencies within the Micro-internship offering! Visit the learning catalog to view upcoming camps being offered at UNH!
Intern and Apprenticeship Opportunities - Awato Job Board
The NH Department of Education and Awato have launched a program to connect high school students to work-based experiences! Through the Work! as Learning program, you can get paid up to $15 while receiving on-the-job training from employers across NH. The best part is that as you participate in the training program, you can also earn high school credit through VLACS!
To get started, create an Awato account (it's easy and FREE!) Then, login and go to the "Find Opportunities" page. Click the "Experience" tab, find an opening that suits your interest, and apply! Once you secure a position, enroll in a VLACS experience, like the micro-internship offering and start earning!
NH Fire Academy & EMS Resources
Kick-start your career and explore the NH Fire Academy and EMS Resource Center! Here, you'll find courses you can take, steps toward becoming licensed, and support resources so you can prepare for your future career. The world needs medical responders and caring individuals like you to provide life-saving services, so if giving back to your community sounds like a career path you'd like to pursue, visit their website here to learn more!
Dartmouth Health Workforce Readiness Institute post-graduate opportunities
If you are thinking about pursuing in healthcare but not sure where to start the Dartmouth Health Workforce Readiness Institute (DHWRI) can provide you with employment and training opportunities! DHWRI is a licensed career school that provides pathways and paid training programs for Surgical Technologists, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurse Assistants,Medical Assistants, and Ophthalmic Assistants throughout Dartmouth Health. If you want to earn AND learn and ready to jumpstart your career, attend one of their upcoming drop-in sessions via Zoom or connect directly with a staff member.
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Are you looking to pursue a career in healthcare? Check out the resource below! It includes a self-assessment and various pathways to different careers in the industry.